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The usefulness of p57(KIP2) immunohistochemical staining and genotyping test in the diagnosis of the hydatidiform mole.
Pathology, research and practice - 15 Aug 2011
Landolsi Hanène, Missaoui Nabiha, Brahem Sonia, Hmissa Sihem, Gribaa Moez, Yacoubi Mohamed Tahar
Abstract excerpt
Classification of molar gestations into complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) and partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) and their differentiation from nonmolar hydropic abortions (HA) are traditionally accomplished by morphology alone. Sometimes, the process may be inaccurate or inconclusive especially in early diagnosed cases. With the availability of p57(KIP2) immunostaining (the product of a strongly paternally imprinted...
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